Junglist
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Junglist is a slang term referring to a dedicated listener of jungle. Tracks from this genre often contain calls and references to "original junglists", "jungle soldiers" and "junglist krus" (pronounced /kru:z/). The term itself is connected with the origin of the name jungle, see relevant articles on history of drum and bass and jungle.
Junglists are also some times referred to as "rude bwoys" a slang term originally used by Jamaicans (as rude boy), meaning "gangsta" or "badbwoy" ("bad boy"). Certain tracks make references to the "original rudebwoys" as denoting particularly respected junglists.
Junglists prefer baggy camouflage clothing (cargo pants) and sweatshirts ("hoodies"), somewhat similar to hip hop fashions.
Most members of the subculture take pride in their music and dancing, some may not participate (by producing\DJing or dancing), many are very skilled dancers and musicians.
In lieu of the style of dress and similarity to hiphop, modern drum and bass culture usually has very small association to the criminal, violence, weapons or bling use that hiphop does. Misogyny rarely figures at all in track vocals, if vocals are even present. Drug dealing is also rarely mentioned in drum and bass tracks, but several MCs do feature lyric some lyrics in relation. The only generally accepted illegal activity in the subculture is cannabis possession and distribution, perhaps arising from the reggae roots of jungle.
Many junglists take pride in their belonging to what is seen as a predominantly UK based drum and bass subculture. As a subculture though it is not nearly as distinct as goth or punk to the untrained eye. Members can often distinguish each other just from mannerisms and fashion without hearing their choice of music.
Ali G could be seen as a parody junglist (i.e. dressing in camouflage and listening to loud drum & bass music in his car, i.e. General Levy's "Incredible" as played in the Ali G feature film and appearing on its soundtrack), though he can also be treated as a parody hip-hop listener, unsurprising in light of the similar clothing fashions and speech patterns.
Junglists are some times, associated with heavy marijuana usage. (again thought to be associated with jungle's reggae roots)
[edit] External links
- Dogs On Acid, a major internet gathering place of junglists for insight on their behaviour
- http://www.ruggednorth.com - Junglist Community and Media Archive
